Old Lancaster Lane, Preston, PR1 7JU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 7JU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	47.9%	-1.8%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	50.3%	52.1%	1.8%	49.0%	3.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around PR1 7JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	61.5%	59.4%	-2.1%	37.9%	21.5%
Married: Opposite sex	25.5%	26.9%	1.4%	44.2%	-17.3%
Separated	1.2%	2%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	7.3%	8.8%	1.5%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	4.5%	2.8%	-1.7%	6.1%	-3.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.6%	44.1%	2.5%	48.4%	-4.3%
Good health	43.6%	37.9%	-5.7%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	9.5%	14.4%	4.9%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	2.7%	2.9%	0.2%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	2.7%	0.7%	-2.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17%	19.7%	2.7%	18.2%	1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	8.4%	-2.1%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	14.5%	1.9%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	4%	7.6%	3.6%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	22.7%	17.7%	-5.0%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	24.7%	29.3%	4.6%	33.8%	-4.5%
Other	8.5%	2.8%	-5.7%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1%	6.2%	5.2%	3.1%	3.1%
Pakistani	0%	4.9%	4.9%	2.7%	2.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	2.9%	2.9%	2.5%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.0%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	1.3%	0.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	93.9%	79.1%	-14.8%	81.4%	-2.3%
Roma	0%	1%	1.0%	0.2%	0.8%
Arab	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.9%	81.5%	-8.4%	83.2%	-1.7%
European Union	5.7%	7.3%	1.6%	6.1%	1.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	2.6%	2.6%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	6.9%	3.5%	5.6%	1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.2%	81%	-8.2%	83.2%	-2.2%
10+ Years	2.7%	4.6%	1.9%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	3%	6.9%	3.9%	2.2%	4.7%
Less than 2 years	3%	6.2%	3.2%	1.9%	4.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.5%	76.7%	-10.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	5.5%	1.2%	4.3%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	18.7%	13.5%	5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.2%	37.2%	-2.0%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Hindu	3%	1.7%	1.3%
Muslim	5.6%	6.5%	-0.9%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Old Lancaster Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Lancaster Lane was 146.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Old Lancaster Lane has the 33rd highest crime rate of 119 local areas in Ashton and the 126th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PR1 7JU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Old Lancaster Lane are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Preston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Old Lancaster Lane, Preston, PR1 7JU

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR1 7JU

Average Price
£115,841

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£114,586

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£123,374

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Lancaster Lane

Average Price
£218,317

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£127,170

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£765,196

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Lancaster LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Old Lancaster Lane, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£115,000	2022-06-14	£124,082
25 Old Lancaster Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2019-12-13	£121,475
27 Old Lancaster Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£62,000	2019-02-15	£89,972
28 Old Lancaster Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£119,000	2008-06-13	£158,620
28 Old Lancaster Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£91,000	2004-07-01	£163,858

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR1 7JU

Employment

PR1 7JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in PR1 7JU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Part-Time Employee	38
Retired	28
Student (economically inactive)	28
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	26
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Construction	8
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU	3out of 4	1,981 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN	3out of 4	537 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA	- not rated	616 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA	3out of 4	616 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Star Eldon Primary Eldon Street , PR1 7YE	- not rated	810 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR	3out of 4	860 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ	- not rated	1,696 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ	3out of 4	1,852 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT	- not rated	1,952 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT	3out of 4	1,952 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tulketh Community Sports College Tag Lane , Ingol PR2 3TX	- not rated	2,117 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR	- not rated	2,454 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD	- not rated	2,456 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA	- not rated	2,600 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whinfield Study Trust 133 Waterloo Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EN	- not rated	814 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ	- not rated	998 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
The Willows Co Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ	- not rated	1,053 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE	- not rated	1,060 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA	- not rated	1,097 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Plumbs Heritage Covers	Brookhouse Mill, Old Lancaster Lane	188 yd
Taboosh Preston Limited	300 Fylde Road	191 yd
Pit Stop Catering Services	Unit 4, Dewhurst Industrial Es, Dewhurst Street	234 yd
Tang Restaurant	241-243 Fylde Road	242 yd
Khan'z Lounge	The Mill Nightclub, Aqueduct Street	251 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Wheatsheaf	50 Water Lane	370 yd
The Grand Junction	2 Watery Lane	500 yd
Emmanuel Social Club	77 Emmanuel Street	557 yd
Arkwrights	29-33 Plungington Road	630 yd
Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club	275 Brook Street	644 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westwoods Sandwich Bar	257 Fylde Road	245 yd
The Butty Shop	187 Eldon Street	348 yd
New China	35-36 Water Lane	370 yd
Cinnamon Spice	55 Water Lane	387 yd
Antonios	42 Water Lane	387 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spar	63-65 Plungington Road	639 yd
Preston Retail Store Limited	96 Plungington Road	693 yd
Tesco Express	Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road	721 yd
Spar	439 Blackpool Road	736 yd
Lidl	Lidl, West Strand	743 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite	53 yd
Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	746 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Preston) PORT WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	988 yd
Foster Sports Centre (Closed)	health and fitness suite	1,060 yd
Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre	health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,062 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.